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Smart Classroom Initiative Spurs Enrolment and Enhances Learning Experience Sub : Schemes Sec: Msc Why in News A recent study conducted by the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Bangalore, highlights the significant impact of smart classrooms under the Smart Cities Mission (SCM). The initiative has led to a 22% increase in student enrolment, […]
The Houthis of Yemen, and how they figure in Iran’s ‘axis of resistance’ against Israel Sub : IR Sec: Places in news Context: Israel bombed several places in Yemen recently, including the airport in capital Sana’a, some Red Sea ports, and power stations. This move marks the expansion of Israel’s operations targeting the […]
UNSC authorises new peacekeeping mission in Somalia Sub: IR Sec: Int Org Context: The United Nations Security Council authorized a new African Union Stabilization and Support Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), which will begin on January 1, 2025. This mission will replace the larger African Union (AU) anti-terrorism operation currently in place. Somalia’s Security […]
As rupee hits new lows, real effective exchange rate soars to an all-time high Sub: Eco Sec: External sector Overview: The rupee is hitting fresh lows against the US dollar each day, yet its exchange rate has scaled an all-time-high in “real effective” terms. Real effective exchange rate (REER) index of the rupee […]
The 1991 Economic Reforms: How Manmohan Singh’s Historic Budget Speech Reshaped India Sub : Eco Sec: External sector Why in News The economic reforms of 1991, led by then Finance Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, remain a cornerstone of India’s modern economic history. This transformative moment addressed a grave fiscal crisis, marked by soaring […]
Local Clinical Trial Waiver for Selected Drugs: A Double-Edged Sword Sub: Sci Sec: Health Why in News The Central Licensing Authority (CLA) recently allowed a local clinical trial waiver for five categories of new drugs sourced from six countries under Rule 101 of the New Drugs and Clinical Trials Rules (NDCTR), 2019. This […]
Global Polio Resurgence and Reevaluating Basics Sub: Sci Sec: Health Why in News The resurgence of polio globally, with environmental samples and human cases detecting both wild poliovirus (WPV) and vaccine-derived poliovirus (cVDPV), highlights the fragility of global health achievements. Current Situation: WHO reported poliovirus detection in wastewater in Finland, Germany, Poland, Spain, […]
Should Assisted Dying Be Legalized? Sub : Polity Sec: Constitution Why in News On November 29, Britain’s House of Commons voted to legalize assisted dying in England and Wales. This significant decision, often referred to as assisted suicide, has sparked a profound societal debate. The new legislation, while supported by many as a […]
India’s Plan to Cut Personal Income Tax Sub: Eco Sec : Fiscal Policy India is considering a personal income tax cut in the upcoming February 2024 Budget to support middle-class households and boost consumption amidst slowing economic growth. Proposed Tax Cut Details Target Group: Individuals earning up to ₹15 lakh annually under the […]
RBI’s Panel on AI Ethics in Financial Sector Sub: Eco Sec : Banking sector The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has constituted a committee to develop a framework for the responsible and ethical use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the financial sector. Key Highlights Committee Name: Framework for Responsible and Ethical Enablement of […]